Name: The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
Genre: Comedy, Music
Released: 1977-12-19
Duration: 40 min
Cast: Bob Hope, Perry Como, Olivia Newton-John, Mark Hamill, Jim Henson

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The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special was a network Christmas special hosted by Bob Hope, which aired on December 19, 1977, on NBC. Guest stars featured in the special included Olivia Newton-John, Perry Como, Mark Hamill, and the Muppets.

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Directed by: Dick McDonough
Written by: Robert L. Mills, Charles Lee, Gig Henry
Produced by: Sheldon Keller

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Facts

December 19, 1977 · 40 min · Comedy, Music

Released: December 19, 1977
Runtime: 40 min
Genres: Comedy, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States

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Is The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special worth watching?

65

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7).

Is The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.